Supporting your partner during difficult times is a sensitive and important task. When our partner is experiencing a difficulty or crisis, we can often feel helpless. This helplessness can arise for some reasons:

• Emotional pressure: When our partner is sad or stressed, we try to understand his or her feelings. But sometimes we don't understand what kind of support he or she needs. This can make us feel helpless.
• No word: Choosing the right words can be hard in tough times. We want to comfort our partner, but we don't know what to say. Sometimes, we fear that our words might hurt them further.
• Extent of support: We want to help our partner. But we know some problems are beyond us. In this situation, we may feel restricted.
• Personal Experience: Sometimes, we ourselves face difficulties in our lives. We may get so caught up in our problems that we stop supporting our partner. This makes us feel even more helpless.
• Lack of time and energy: When our partner is going through difficult times, we need to give them time and energy. But sometimes, we are not able to do this due to our busy schedules, which can make us feel guilty and helpless.

Nelson and Winnie Mandela's relationship is a classic example. They always supported each other in tough times. While Nelson Mandela was in prison for years, his wife Winnie kept his struggle and ideals alive. Winnie Mandela continued the movement in Nelson's absence and mobilized public support.

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